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SUMMARY:Small Grains Winter Webinar Series - Ecological N Management: Compost and Manure
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an organic grower or just trying to cut down on synthetic inputs in your small grains\, this session is for you! Learn from two farmers who use compost and manure to manage nutrients in their soils\, and capture ecological and economic benefits. \n \nIn 2024\, Norm Lamothe from Woodleigh Farms is expanding Catching Carbon\, the compost production division of his operation. “Composting is the cornerstone of our commitment to ecological stewardship\, turning organic waste into a nutrient-rich elixir for our soil\,” he explains. “By harnessing the power of compost\, we not only reduce the environmental impact of waste but also enhance the fertility and structure of our fields. This natural\, organic fertilizer boosts soil health\, improves water retention\, and encourages the growth of beneficial microorganisms.” Sign up to learn more! \n \nBrett Israel of 3Gen Organics grows organic field crops\, and raises laying hens and pigs organically. Organic hog manure plays a major role in crop fertility on the farm. “Instead of relying on chemicals\, we use tools like cover crops\, crop rotation and our own organic hog manure to improve the health of our soil ecology. We depend on the diversity of our crop rotation to provide high yielding and nutritious grains which make excellent feed for our pigs. Feed the soil\, feed the crop\, feed the pigs\,” he says. Come on out to hear more about the role manure plays in this production loop. \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Nitrogen Management category.  \nEFAO’s Small Grains Network is funded and supported by the Weston Family Foundation’s Soil Health Initiative.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ecological-n-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T202557Z
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SUMMARY:NFU-O Presents: Interpersonal Dynamics\, Training\, & Retention
DESCRIPTION:EFAO is pleased to be a supporting partner for this webinar series hosted by the National Farmers Union – Ontario! \n\n\nThis webinar is part of the NFU-O’s Cultivating Best Human Resource Practices on Small and Mid-scale Farms webinar series. Join for one session\, or for all! \nWant to create a friendly and co-operative work environment? You’ve come to the right place! Experts will share employee handbook and orientation designs\, training and development tips\, equity and discrimination policies\, stress and wellbeing measures\, staff retention strategies\, and more. \nSpeakers: Claire Perttula\, Leslie Moskovits\, Cedar Down Farm\, Hannah Atkinson Renglich\, Paul Wartman \n  
URL:https://efao.ca/event/interpersonal-dynamics-training-and-retention/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240130T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T204835Z
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Winter Webinar Series - Specialty & Niche Grains: Amaranth\, Quinoa & Millets
DESCRIPTION:Amaranth\, millets\, quinoa\, oh my!  \nWe spend a lot of time (and big players spend a lot of money) looking at wheat\, but what about the potential of other grains in Ontario? Come to this session to learn a little more about three grains that growers are experimenting with in Ontario.  \n \nDean Orr has been experimenting with quinoa\, working to find ideal varieties and agronomic practices to produce the crop organically in Ontario. Tune in to find out more about this finicky crop and how growers can work towards success.  \n \nRonaldo Eleazar Lec Ajcot at Luna Mia Farm has collaborated with other growers in EFAO’s Network to trial varieties of grain amaranth to find the best to grow in the relatively short growing season of Ontario. He’ll tell us about what’s been discovered so far\, and next steps for this versatile\, culturally significant crop.  \n  \n \nDr. Manish Raizada is a professor at the University of Guelph and his lab focuses on the discovery of beneficial microbes to help farmers grow sustainably\, and developing low-cost empowerment technologies for farmers internationally. He’s studied millets to discover beneficial endophytes\, and evaluated their use in Nepal and the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa. But what is the potential in Ontario? What can we learn from this crop?  \nRegister to learn from these farmers and researchers about specialty crops with potential to diversify the grain landscape in Ontario.  \nEFAO’s Small Grains Network is funded and supported by the Weston Family Foundation’s Soil Health Initiative.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-winter-webinar-series-specialty-grains/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240207T182821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T163935Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK): An Introduction to Indigenous Science & Agroecology
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of EFAO’s Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Initiative\, which is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs. \n*All Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this webinar free of charge! Please use the coupon code: TEK24 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.  \nDo Indigenous People hold the key to climate resilience through agroecology? This webinar will explore using traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) to understand how Indigenous People see the everyday connections in a living world\, and why it matters for the health and future of the planet. \n  \nAbout the speaker: Celeste Smith (she/her) is Oneida from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and a seed steward\, traditional agriculturalist and former professor of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) at Niagara College. She is the Founder/Director of Cultural Seeds (culturalseeds.com) an Indigenous seed store/rematriation project and Ga Gitigemi Gamik (wewillplantlodge.com) an ecological centre on a permanent Indigenous stewarded site\, where women and 2SLGBTTQQIA+ persons can (RE)learn ancestral agricultural methods lost to colonization. \n  \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/traditional-ecological-knowledge/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240130T163944Z
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Winter Webinar Series - Diverse Marketing Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:One of the questions most farmers have when contemplating growing small grains is: how will I market them? Are there ways to capture a premium on my crop? \n \nIn this session you’ll hear the story of two different businesses that make the most of grains. \nTyson Devitt grew up farming with his dad and brother\, and now his wife Angela is also on the team. In 2020\, Angela started a milling business\, stone-milling the grain they grow into high quality flour blends. Hear from both of them about how this innovation has impacted their business\, from seed to flour! \nDianne Wolters and Michelle Reilly are sisters who have both helped to build their family business\, Everspring Farms. \nEverspring specializes in sprouted grains and flours and work with over 30 different grains and seeds in their facilities located in Seaforth Ontario. As the second generation helping to build Everspring\, they are also the founders of the retail brand Second Spring Foods and the Sprouted Mill & Bakery to bring their diverse range of sprouted grains and flours to retail customers and their local community. \nEFAO’s Small Grains Network is funded and supported by the Weston Family Foundation’s Soil Health Initiative.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-winter-webinar-series-diverse-marketing-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240124T204422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T204926Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Meat Chickens
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of EFAO’s Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Initiative\, which is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs. \n*All Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this webinar free of charge! Please use the coupon code: CHKN24 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.  \nAre you interested in raising meat chickens for your family\, community\, or farm sales? Join Annette Peltier-Flamand\, Agricultural Resources Management Coordinator for Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory\, to learn how to get started. Topics will include set-up\, housing\, feeding and day-to-day care for raising meat chickens from chicks to maturity. Annette will also talk about the Artisanal Chicken Program with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario\, which enables Annette and her team to produce chicken for the Wiikwemkoong community.  \nWe will have a raffle at the end of the webinar\, where all participants present will have a chance to win a copy of the book: “Raising Amazing Chicks” by Dr. Scott Gillingham! \n  \nAbout the speaker: Annette Peltier-Flamand is from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in northern Ontario. In 2020 Annette received her Horticulture Certificate and was offered employment as the Gardening Program Coordinator for Wiikwemkoong. She has now achieved her Horticulture Diploma and continues to work for Wiikwemkoong as the Agricultural Resources Management Coordinator. In addition to the gardening program\, she is responsible for the backyard chicken program\, food preservation education\, band garden management\, meat chicken initiative\, a beef cattle initiative\, community support services (assisting high school greenhouse) and other training opportunities. Annette is also a Master Gardener (Algoma group)\, board member of the Ecological Farmer’s Association of Ontario and a 4-H Leader. Annette was awarded an “Excellence in Agriculture” award by the Government of Ontario in November\, 2023. \n  \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/getting-started-with-meat-chickens/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
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SUMMARY:NFU-O Presents: HR Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:EFAO is pleased to be a supporting partner for this webinar series hosted by the National Farmers Union – Ontario! \n\n\nThis webinar is part of the NFU-O’s Cultivating Best Human Resource Practices on Small and Mid-scale Farms webinar series. Join for one session\, or for all! \nScared of the paperwork? Not anymore! Learn about employment standards and legislation\, health and safety and WSIB requirements; payroll and wages\, grants and cost-share programs\, and other general logistics. \nSpeakers: Marcelle Paulin\, Sleepy G Farm\, Karol Jung\, Nathan Kanasawe\, Buzwah Fisheries \n  
URL:https://efao.ca/event/hr-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231030T150822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T150822Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Strategies and Building Multiple Revenue Streams for the Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO for an innovative day of marketing strategies and techniques! Come along on a journey of discovery of your strengths and assets as a farmer and how you can tell your story to your customer base. The webinar will cover topics such as value added\, building up your customer base\, engaging the consumer and building new revenue streams. April Parms Jones is a nationally known speaker on the topics of value added\, upselling and creating a market base for farmers. It will be a joyful\, fun and educating experience with a robust time for questions and answers. \nAbout the speaker: \nApril Parms Jones is originally from Akron\, Ohio and  advocates for her community as part of the food justice\, water access and the food sovereignty movement. She is passionate about community gardens\, farmer markets and creating a just food system. Having expertise in the role of farmers markets and in human elements of shifting the food system. She is a writer\, public speaker\, consultant\, blogger\, recipe developer\, book reviewer\, event planner and more. \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-strategies-april-jones/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240110T164910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T194823Z
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SUMMARY:CANOVI Farm Club: Carrot Breeding & Variety Trials
DESCRIPTION:CANOVI is the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Project\, led by The Bauta Family Iniatiive on Canadian Seed Security in partnership with the Universit of British Columbia. CIOA is the Carrot Breeding for Organic Agriculture initiative led by the Organic Seed Alliance. \nCANOVI and CIOA are collaborators in carrot breeding and trialing\, and are proud to co-host this virtual event to talk about 2023 carrot trials across Canada and the USA\, as well as the plant breeding effort behind some of the trialed varieties. \nAt this event we’ll hear from Micalea Colley (Organic Seed Alliance)\, Phil Simons (US Dept. of Agriculture)\, and CANOVI Project Leads Weijia Wang and Chris Thoreau. Micaela and Phil will speak to the history of the OSA-bred carrot material\, and the CANOVI leads will share information and results of the 2023 cross-Canada trials for both orange and specialty carrots. \nThere will be lots of time reserved for discussion — a great opportunity to connect with other participating growers and share your experience.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/canovi-farm-club-carrots/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240131T152556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T160747Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Climate Action Fund Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is excited to continue delivering the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to Ontario farmers. \nFarmers who are interested in learning more about the program can participate in a virtual information session co-hosted by OSCIA and EFAO. The first half of this session will provide an overview of the program\, with time for questions. The second half will walk through the application process in detail. You’re invited to participate in as much of the info session as you would like to attend. \nProgram information\, including the new program guide can be found at: Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund | OSCIA (ontariosoilcrop.org) \nThe intake will open to receive applications from February 13th 9am ET to February 27th 5pm ET\, 2024. \nPractices that will be supported under the program include in-field nitrogen management\, cover cropping practices\, and establishing or expanding rotational grazing systems: \n\nPlanting new acres of cover crops\, or leaving a cover crop over winter where it has always been terminated in the fall\nSetting up permanent perimeter and cross-fencing\, to establish new rotational grazing systems (fencing for silvopasture system can be an eligible expense)\nTrying dual action nitrogen stabilizers or organic amendments for the first time\n\n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ofcaf-info-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20240129T164033Z
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SUMMARY:NFU-O Presents: Cultivating Best Human Resource Practices on Small and Mid-scale Farms
DESCRIPTION:EFAO is pleased to be a supporting partner for this webinar series hosted by the National Farmers Union – Ontario! \nAre you thinking about hiring staff for your farm for the very first time? \n\n\nAre you looking for advice and support on how to train and manage your staff this growing season? \nJoin the NFU-O for a series of four 2-hour free online HR training modules\, where our team of agricultural HR experts will provide a crash course on best management practices.  \nJoin for one session\, or for all! \n  \nThe four sessions will cover: \n(1) Hiring and Incentives – Wednesday\, January 31st\, 7:00pm \nFind out how to hire effectively! This session will include a discussion on deciding what type of employees will work best for you\, how to develop a job description and interview questions\, job advertising options\, and building an incentives package. \nFeaturing: \n\nIsabelle Rode\, Vintage Soil Farm\nAngie Koch\, Fertile Ground Farm\nErin Beagle\, Roots Community Food Centre\n\n  \n(2) HR Fundamentals – Wednesday\, February 7th\, 7:00pm \nScared of the paperwork? Not anymore! Learn about employment standards and legislation\, health and safety and WSIB requirements; payroll and wages\, grants and cost-share programs\, and other general logistics. \nFeaturing: \n\nMarcelle Paulin\, Sleepy G Farm\nKarol Jung\nNathan Kanasawe\, Buzwah Fisheries\n\n  \n(3) Interpersonal Dynamics\, Training\, & Retention – Wednesday\, February 21st\, 7:00pm \nWant to create a friendly and co-operative work environment? You’ve come to the right place! Experts will share employee handbook and orientation designs\, training and development tips\, equity and discrimination policies\, stress and wellbeing measures\, staff retention strategies\, and more. \nFeaturing: \n\nClaire Perttula\nLeslie Moskovits\, Cedar Down Farm\nHannah Atkinson Renglich\nPaul Wartman\n\n  \n(4) Planning\, Task Management\, & Delegation – Wednesday\, February 28th\, 7:00pm \nBeing a good manager means staying organized! Learn successful time-tracking\, strategic management and planning tips. Explore a variety of staff management approaches and how to motivate and evaluate staff. Learn how you can support employee routes to equity\, co-ops\, and/or other partnership. \nFeaturing: \n\nRyan Spence\, Field Good Farms\nDesmond Daley\nRenée Primeau\, Ferme Tourne-Sol\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn addition to hearing from our expert panelists\, participants will receive a variety of HR materials\, including: \n\nJob advertising and recruitment method tips\nHow-to-write job descriptions\nEmployee handbooks and orientation templates\nPayroll and wage templates\nScheduling and time-tracking templates\nGrants and cost-sharing tips\nAnd more!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cultivating-best-hr-practices-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
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SUMMARY:NFU-O Presents: Hiring and Incentives
DESCRIPTION:EFAO is pleased to be a supporting partner for this webinar series hosted by the National Farmers Union – Ontario! \n\n\nThis webinar is part of the NFU-O’s Cultivating Best Human Resource Practices on Small and Mid-scale Farms webinar series. Join for one session\, or for all! \nFind out how to hire effectively! This session will include a discussion on deciding what type of employees will work best for you\, how to develop a job description and interview questions\, job advertising options\, and building an incentives package. \nSpeakers: Isabelle Rode\, Vintage Soil Farm\, Angie Koch\, Fertile Ground Farm and Erin Beagle\, Roots Community Food Centre \n  
URL:https://efao.ca/event/hiring-and-incentives/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231213T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T181227Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Breeding Projects Virtual Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this mid-winter seed diversity celebration! Farmers from coast to coast will share about their on-farm plant breeding projects – from chard to zucchini\, tomatoes\, lettuce\, and more. This will be a fantastic opportunity to hear about the innovative and inspiring plant breeding work happening on organic and agro-ecological farms in Canada. \nSpeakers:  \n\nFiona Hamersley (Metchosin Seeds\, BC)\nCraig Boychuk (No Coast Seeds\, SK)\nDan Brisebois (Ferme Tournesol Farm QC)\nChris Sanford (Yonder Hill Farm\, NS).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/plant-breeding-projects-virtual-showcase/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
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SUMMARY:The Graziers Tool Box
DESCRIPTION:  \nPerennial Pastures with Sarah Flack: Session Two\nThe “graziers tool box” includes using  livestock as well as other methods to improve pastures and avoid pasture pitfalls.  Topics will include stocking rate\, stock densities\, trampling\, variable regrowth periods\, post grazing residual\, variable pre grazing heights\, soil amendments\, seed and more. Each of these “tools” can be used to change the pasture plant species composition\, pasture productivity & quality\, soil health\, and livestock performance.   \nThere will be time for a break\, as well as to ask your grazing questions directly to Sarah during this webinar. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to learn from an expert for farmers who are familiar with managed grazing.. Note that Sarah Flack is doing a session on January 17th\, which will be more introductory than this session. You can attend either of both\, and do not need to attend the first to attend the second. \nAbout the speaker \nSarah is an author\, consultant\, and speaker who specializes in grass-based livestock farming systems. Sarah takes a practical approach in applying the science of agronomy and grazing\, combined with farm business planning\, to allow farmers to make well informed decisions.  Her goal is to help create more farms with successful grass-based management systems\, empowering farmers to create positive change for pastures\, soils\, livestock\, and farmers’ quality of life.  \nHer unique approach is based on what she learned while consulting\, teaching and writing on the topic over several decades. Sarah grew up on a family farm in Vermont after living in New Zealand for several years.  On the farm in Vermont\, her family used high stock density management intensive grazing to successfully improve the productivity and ecological health of the land and livestock. She later studied Holistic Planned Grazing\, Management Intensive Grazing and the science of pasture management in graduate school. Sarah works with beef\, sheep\, goat and dairy farmers including both organic and non-organic.  More recently\, Sarah’s focus has been working with 100% grass-fed dairy farmers and she has been participating in several research\, consulting and writing projects on that topic. \nSarah is author of The Art and Science of Grazing\,  Organic Dairy Production and co author of The Organic Dairy Handbook\, Vermont Grass-Based Beef Profitability: Lessons and Budgets\, and Transitioning to Organic Dairy and most recently\, The Grass-Based Dairy Production Manual as well as numerous articles. \nShe is passionate about helping farmers find ways to be financially viable while carefully stewarding their land and livestock.  She lives on the farm she grew up on where she is surrounded by pastures\, wetlands\, forests\, livestock and wildlife. \nThis event is held in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Grazing category. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org. \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/session-two-the-graziers-tool-box/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231004T210145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T210905Z
UID:17827-1705514400-1705525200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Pastures from the Plant and Livestock Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Perennial Pastures with Sarah Flack: Session One\n\n  \nHow do perennial pasture plants grow both above and below ground\, and how do our grazing management decisions create more productive pastures with more high-quality forages.  This session will look at the practical application of basic guidelines of good grazing management and pasture ecosystem monitoring\, based on plant physiology and soil health.  We also need to understand the nutritional and behavioral needs of cows\, sheep\, and goats.  So this session will also delve into how to design grazing systems which make it easier to maximize pasture intake by the herd or flock\, while also improving plant and soil health. \nThere will be time for a break\, as well as to ask your grazing questions directly to Sarah during this webinar. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to learn from an expert for farmers who are thinking about getting into grazing\, as well as those who are more familiar. Note that Sarah Flack is doing a second session on January 24th which will build on this session. You can attend either of both\, and do not need to attend the first to attend the second. \nAbout the speaker \nSarah is an author\, consultant\, and speaker who specializes in grass-based livestock farming systems. Sarah takes a practical approach in applying the science of agronomy and grazing\, combined with farm business planning\, to allow farmers to make well informed decisions.  Her goal is to help create more farms with successful grass-based management systems\, empowering farmers to create positive change for pastures\, soils\, livestock\, and farmers’ quality of life.  \nHer unique approach is based on what she learned while consulting\, teaching and writing on the topic over several decades. Sarah grew up on a family farm in Vermont after living in New Zealand for several years.  On the farm in Vermont\, her family used high stock density management intensive grazing to successfully improve the productivity and ecological health of the land and livestock. She later studied Holistic Planned Grazing\, Management Intensive Grazing and the science of pasture management in graduate school. Sarah works with beef\, sheep\, goat and dairy farmers including both organic and non-organic.  More recently\, Sarah’s focus has been working with 100% grass-fed dairy farmers and she has been participating in several research\, consulting and writing projects on that topic. \nSarah is author of The Art and Science of Grazing\,  Organic Dairy Production and co author of The Organic Dairy Handbook\, Vermont Grass-Based Beef Profitability: Lessons and Budgets\, and Transitioning to Organic Dairy and most recently\, The Grass-Based Dairy Production Manual as well as numerous articles. \nShe is passionate about helping farmers find ways to be financially viable while carefully stewarding their land and livestock.  She lives on the farm she grew up on where she is surrounded by pastures\, wetlands\, forests\, livestock and wildlife. \nThis event is held in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Grazing category. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org. \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/sarah_flack_session1/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231116T213232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T213438Z
UID:18110-1701871200-1701874800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:CANOVI Farm Club: Heat Tolerant Lettuce Trial Results
DESCRIPTION:At this CANOVI Farm Club we’ll hear from CANOVI Project Leads\, Weijia Wang and Chris Thoreau about results of the 2023 Heat Tolerant Lettuce Trials. It will also be a great opportunity to chat with other farmers across Canada about these trials – what was interesting\, which varieties emerged as promising\, and what was challenging. Prior to this event we hope to distribute a 1-page research summary to all participating growers. See you there!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/canovi-farm-club-ht-lettuce/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231026T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T154610Z
UID:17990-1700058600-1700064000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Land Access Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:One of the top barriers for new farmers is access to land. Join three panelists as they share their stories and ideas around innovative land access models. They will also discuss organizations and supports that could be helpful in your own land access journey. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: TBA \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/land-access-panel-discussion-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231026T154307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T154307Z
UID:17986-1700040600-1700046000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Organic Certification
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering organic certification for your farm or farm business? Join these expert panelists as they answer questions such as what is involved in organic certification\, what are the differences between animal and vegetable certification\, how does certification benefit farmers\, and much more! \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: TBA \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/intro-to-organic-certification-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231026T153703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T153703Z
UID:17982-1699885800-1699891200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Assembling your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:A business plan is an essential tool in communicating your farm business’ needs\, goals and challenges and is often used to secure financing\, make sound decisions\, and keep your plans on track. This workshop will provide a business plan outline and provide tips and ideas about how best to incorporate farm-specific components. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/assembling-your-business-plan-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231026T153032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T153032Z
UID:17978-1699867800-1699873200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farm Finances & Budgets
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know. We will move from terminology into different ways of organizing your business monetary information. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale with guest farmer Josh Noiseux \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-finances-and-budgets-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20230828T181955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T161125Z
UID:17069-1699556400-1699563600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Management Course - 10 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Is your farm business struggling to make a profit? Are your land\, water and ecosystems in need of rejuvenation? Do you struggle with the farm-work-life balance? Are you wondering about how you can pass on your farm and legacy? \nHolistic Management helps farmers discover tools to make better\, more informed decisions to reach your family and farm goals. \nThis course will be held over 10 webinars starting in November 2023 – with a break for winter holidays – and ending on February 1st of 2024. The course consists of 10 x 2 hour online sessions from 7 – 9pm on Thursday evenings. The course will cover the main elements of Holistic Management: \n\nGoal setting\,\nFinancial Planning\,\nDecision Testing\,\nMonitoring (decisions and ecosystem processes) and\nPlanned Grazing.\n\nHolistic Management has been helping farm and ranch families make better decisions for their people\, their land and their finances for over 50 years.  This course can serve as an introduction to Holistic Management for those new to HM.  It will also provide an opportunity for review and refinement for those already familiar with HM. \nParticipants will have access to digital Holistic Management manuals for goal setting\, decision testing\, financial planning\, biological monitoring and planned grazing. Recordings of the sessions will be sent to all registrants after they take place. \nThe first sessions will explore goal setting and decision testing\, the next sessions will go through the financial planning process and the final sessions will cover monitoring\, grazing planning and review goal setting and decision testing after participants have had a chance to use their holistic goal and test decisions during the previous weeks.  During the course participants will have been able to develop an initial holistic goal\, a draft financial plan and\, depending on the operation\, a grazing plan or crop or garden plan. \nCourse dates:\n\n2023: Nov 9\, 16\, 23 and Dec 7\, 14\n\n 2024: Jan 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 and Feb 1\n\nNote: There is a minimum and maximum number of participants we can accommodate\, and running the course will depend on registration numbers. Prices listed are per farm team. \nScholarship Option:\nHolistic Management has proven very helpful for farmers in improving the financial situation of their farms.  IF you would like to take this course BUT the cost is a barrier\, please contact Tony directly at tonymcquail@gmail.com about this option. \nAbout the Facilitator: \nTony McQuail bought his farm near Lucknow\, Ontario in 1973. He and his wife\, Fran\, have run a diversified organic farm raising livestock\, a small apple orchard and operated a community supported garden. McQuail was an early adopter of rotational grazing and has decades of experience in pasture management and fencing systems. At Meeting Place Organic Farm they raise grass fed and finished beef\, pastured pork and pastured poultry and have done some experimenting with cocktail cover crops. They do much of their farming with work horses and provide training in this skill to apprentices. They took a played out crop farm from approximately 1.5 soil organic matter to 3.5 to 7% organic matter moving CO2 from the atmosphere into the soil. The McQuails have transferred the farm operation to their daughter Katrina and continue to be actively involved in it. \nThis course is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with approved Rotational Grazing Systems projects. Participants must attend at least 8 out of the 10 course sessions live in order to count this as a KSE. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-management-course-x10-sessions/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231026T152104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T152104Z
UID:17973-1699453800-1699459200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:How do you ensure you are doing everything you need to be doing as a business?  Are you registered? Are you taking advantage of everything you should be? Is it better to be a sole proprietorship or to incorporate? Kristel Manes from the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Kristel Manes\, Executive Director of the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre and Tony Morris \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/meeting-small-business-requirements-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231026T151251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T151251Z
UID:17969-1699435800-1699441200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Human Resources for Small-Scale Farm Operations
DESCRIPTION:What makes for a good farm employer? This webinar will provide an overview of: a) Hiring and incentives; b) HR fundamentals; c) Interpersonal dynamics\, training\, and retention; and d) Planning\, task management\, and delegation. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Brian Tammi\, Paradise Fields Farm \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/intro-to-hr-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231025T184951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T184951Z
UID:17963-1699281000-1699286400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses have an incredible amount of data to track. Join us for this half day workshop where we will discuss a variety of methods and tools for recordkeeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/recordkeeping-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231025T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T184449Z
UID:17954-1699263000-1699268400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing and Distribution
DESCRIPTION:How do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how you conduct market research\, how you price your product and effectively promote it\, and how you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities. We will also be looking at distributions and the various models for getting your product to the consumer. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-and-distribution-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231019T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T185526Z
UID:17913-1699021800-1699027200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:What are co-ops and what does a farm co-op look like?
DESCRIPTION:Co-ops are collectively-owned and democratically-run businesses that put people and planet over profits. Join our two speakers as we learn about different types of co-ops and what being part of a farm coop can look like. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Christine Clarke\, Freedom Dreams Co-operative Education & TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-are-coops-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231019T173535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T173535Z
UID:17906-1699003800-1699009200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Financing Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Financing is a major barrier to many new farmers. This panel will provide an overview of some of the different types of financing options and programs for new farmers and the requirements for them. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from different financing institutions and organizations (such as Fair Finance Fund and Alterna). \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Sally Miller\, Fair Finance Fund \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/financing-your-farm-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231019T135244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T185203Z
UID:17900-1698849000-1698854400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Production
DESCRIPTION:Having a product to sell is the first step in running an agricultural business. Learn the steps needed and tools available to begin developing a production plan.  Learn about different models and scales of production supports and find out what will work best for your business. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/planning-for-production-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231010T193410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T193410Z
UID:17861-1698847200-1698852600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Contract Seed Growing / Culture de semences sous contrat
DESCRIPTION:As interest in and markets for regional seed expand\, more farmers are interested in contract seed production. Join us for this virtual session – a follow-up to our popular 2021 Contract Growing webinar – to dive deeper into the world of contract seed production\, discuss strategies for connecting buyers and sellers\, and share ideas for how to strengthen relationships in our regional seed systems. Webinar in English with bilingual slides. Speakers: Jenny Fortier (Northern Wildflowers)\, Marie-Claude Comeau (la Radicule)\, and representatives of a Seed Workers Organizing Group\, Lindsay Klaunig\, Heron Breen\, and Edmund Frost. \n— \nAlors que l’intérêt et les marchés pour les semences régionales se développent\, de plus en plus d’agriculteurs s’intéressent à la production de semences sous contrat. Rejoignez-nous pour cette session virtuelle – un suivi de notre populaire webinaire de 2021 – pour en apprendre davantage sur la production contractuelle de semences\, discuter des stratégies pour mettre en relation les acheteurs et les vendeurs\, et partager des idées sur la façon de renforcer les relations au niveau régional. Webinaire en anglais avec diapositives bilingues. Présentateurs.trices : Jenny Fortier (Northern Wildflowers)\, Marie-Claude Comeau (la Radicule)\, et représentant(e)s du Seed Workers Organizing Group\, Lindsay Klaunig\, Heron Breen\, and Edmund Frost.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/contract-seed-growing/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T193417
CREATED:20231019T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T134703Z
UID:17894-1698831000-1698836400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Farm Design
DESCRIPTION:Are you wanting to start a farm business but are not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the bigger picture questions surrounding the development of a whole farm plan. Where are you now and where are you headed? How will an agricultural business fit with the rest of your life and in your community?  What will be your enterprise of focus and how do you determine the scale of your business? These questions\, your questions and more will be discussed. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer Carl Leslie \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-farm-design-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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